In court number 3 In Wimbledon, in a fierce conflict on July 4 13Th-eed American Amanda Anisimova beats Dalma Galfi in Hungary6– 3,,,,,5– 7,,,,,6– 3.
The two players’ similarities are tall and sporty, with a white dress and matching white visor. Galfi, a blonde, less than six feet, looks different from Anisimova himself. Anisimova’s usual golden heads are found in a bit dark, light brown, but the visual symmetry between them adds a layer of conspiracy to the game.
From the very beginning, the Americans’ competition was a stressful masterclass. She purposefully tracks the baseline and walks into the time when the Hungarians robs the court.
Her backhanded downline is sublime – her signature shot, executed with confidence – while her forehand balances the heavy depth and speed, willing to wait. She would gather patiently, wait for the opening and change direction precisely.
When asked about her backhand (now the subject of online admiration that borders the cult status), Anisimova laughed and said, “Yes, of course, I heard a lot of people tell me that like, they really like my backhand, or that’s one of the best shots.
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“I think this is one of my best shots, but I’m still trying to improve other aspects of the game, like serving. I think my forehand has improved. ”
Hungary’s serve is her power. Her first service landed around regularly 114mph, reaching peak117 she hit her own attractions with confidence. There are some inclinations, especially in the third group – but overall, it continues under pressure.
Positioning tells most of the story: Galfie is after a few feet of distance after baseline – safe but reactive – while Anisimova stays on the baseline and returns early and cuts off time.
Anisimova’s timing is exquisite, her exercise fluid. Watching her step in time and time, it was obvious how she could effectively control the rhythm and keep her opponents under constant pressure.
She added a variety of things when needed and mixed by mixing in backhand slices. But the tone of the game never deviates from her baseline aggression. It is this pressure (continuous, forward pressure) that ultimately makes this difference.
Statistically speaking, Anisimova appears at critical moments. She switched five of the ten breakout points and saved seven of the ten.
Galfi transformed three out of ten and saved five out of ten.
The Hungarians hit two of Anisimova’s trump cards and limited themselves to three double faults, while the Americans had eight.
Still, Anisimova leads the winner 29To Galfi 20 – Although she also encountered more unmandatory errors, 45arrive35.
Sunny afternoon with the background of St. Mary’s Church.3contrast the tranquil contrast with the intensity below. The cool breeze passes through the stands with ease, and the conditions are almost ideal for pasture tennis.
In the early stages of the third plate, in the spirit of the time, a champagne bottle pops up like Anisimova is about to serve. She stopped the motion, obviously frustrated, and said something to the referee.
After the point, the referee made a very Wimbledon-style announcement: “Will you avoid turning on the champagne when the player is about to play?” Only in Wimbledon.
“It keeps happening. Absolutely a little distracted…but I like the atmosphere, the energy and the crowd to support me so it’s great. ”
With many top seeds falling in the early rounds, Anisimova was asked how she dealt with the changing landscape of the draw. “I think maybe I’ll feel a little stressed because obviously you feel the opportunity is there,” she said. “At the end of the day, I’ve been reminding myself to focus only on now… enjoy the moment and trust my game.”
For Anisimova, that focus can still return to its biggest goal. “Of course, it’s always the goal of professional tennis players,” she said. “It’s still something I’m really chasing.”
